The Best Luxury Honeymoon Destinations in Costa Rica
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There are few places in the world more spectacular and diverse than Costa Rica. Endless sandy beaches, lush tropical rainforests, and awe-inspiring volcanoes make this country a dream destination for newlyweds to make memories together that will last a lifetime.
Our experts have been planning adventures in Costa Rica for many years, and we know how to make your holiday truly unforgettable. Whatever your dream honeymoon looks like, our team of experienced travel specialists can work with you to build the perfect Costa Rica honeymoon.
With our Honeymoon List Service, your loved ones can also help to contribute towards your tailor-made honeymoon in Costa Rica.
Why plan a luxury honeymoon to Costa Rica?
Boasting an abundance of palm-fringed beaches, crystal-clear lagoons, and deep jungles bursting with wildlife, Costa Rica promises some of the most incredible experiences you could have.
As you explore this unique landscape, you'll find a wealth of incredible fauna you won't find anywhere else. It's truly a nature lover's paradise. Go searching for sloths and monkeys deep in the Corcovado National Park, or dive into the azure waters off the Caribbean coast to swim with sea turtles and dolphins. Getting up close and personal with Costa Rica's famous wildlife will astound and amaze you.
For adventure lovers, Costa Rica ticks all the boxes. You'll be spoiled for choice with incredible activities to partake in together, from zip-lining through rainforest treetops and horseback riding along sun-kissed shores to white-water rafting down the incredible Pacuare River. You and your partner will create magical memories on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure together.
If your idea of the perfect honeymoon is nothing more than spending some quality time with your loved one lazing by a pool, cocktail in hand, then the luxurious resorts across Costa Rica we can offer will hit the spot. With secluded eco-lodges, boutique beachfront retreats, and jungle hideaways to choose from, planning a honeymoon in Costa Rica means you can stay in some of the most exclusive and luxurious resorts on the planet.
What are the best honeymoon resorts in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica's extraordinary diversity means you'll find a wealth of unique destinations to choose from. Below are just a few highlights of fantastic places you can visit on your dream honeymoon.
What are the best honeymoon resorts in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica's extraordinary diversity means you'll find a wealth of unique destinations to choose from. Below are just a few highlights of fantastic places you can visit on your dream honeymoon.
San Jose
Explore the hustle and bustle of Costa Rica's capital, where you will get a true sense of this country's fascinating culture and rich history. This vibrant city boasts many remarkable buildings and museums, along with countless bars, restaurants, and shops. Surrounded by untouched cloud forests and spectacular volcanoes, it's the ideal location that encapsulates the wonder Costa Rica has to offer.
On the country's wild and remote Pacific coastline, here you'll be able to get up close and personal with some of Costa Rica's extraordinary wildlife. Sweeping sandy shores and deep green rainforests are in abundance here, while you'll find macaws, monkeys, and sloths around every corner.
It's the perfect place to try your hand at some exciting water-based activities, from heading out on a boat for some whale-watching to kayaking through mangroves and swimming under cascading waterfalls.
Experience the unique coastal town of Puerto Viejo, with its laid-back Afro-Caribbean influence. This brightly coloured and free-spirited town is unlike anywhere else in Costa Rica. Take a stroll along the pristine beaches and go snorkelling through dazzling coral reefs before heading out on a bike ride through the surrounding jungle to search for wildlife.
Costa Rica is home to more than 60 volcanoes, with the Arenal volcano being one of its most iconic. If you're looking to indulge your inner adventurer on your honeymoon in Costa Rica, this area will tick all the boxes.
There's a wealth of exciting excursions to choose from that our local guides can facilitate, from volcano trekking and white-water rafting to zip-wiring through jungle canopies. You'll also have the opportunity to cruise through the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, where you'll get a true sense of the richness of the region's incredible fauna and flora.
Playa Cativo Eco Lodge is a beachfront boutique hotel on the Golfo Dulce offering an unparalleled experience set in 1,000 acres of private rainforest, surrounded by the Piedras Blancas National Park, a former extension of the Corcovado National Park.
Lapa Rios Lodge
Southern Osa, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Lapa Rios is an award-winning eco-lodge with fantastic service set in 1,000 acres of tropical rainforest reserve on the wildlife rich Osa Peninsula overlooking the pristine point where the Golfo Dulce meets the Pacific Ocean in Costa Rica.
Arenas del Mar
Manuel Antonio National Park, Manuel Antonio & Uvita, Costa Rica
The secluded beachfront eco resort of Arenas del Mar is located close to Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio National Park, home to wild, tropical beaches, unusual flora and fauna and rocky outcrops backed by lush forest.
Pacuare Lodge
Turrialba and Pacuare, Costa Rica
Pacuare Lodge is a luxurious nature and adventure lover’s paradise hidden away in the heart of Costa Rica’s most pristine jungle. Best accessed by white water raft, it combines thrilling adventure activities and an abundance of wildlife.
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Four Seasons Resort Papagayo offers luxurious resort-style accommodation, exemplary service and superb facilities in a beautiful setting on Costa Rica's northern Papagayo peninsula south of Liberia. A great option for families and has its own kids club.
Origins Lodge
Arenal, Costa Rica
Lose yourself in the wilds of Costa Rica, a sanctuary of seclusion in the heart of the rural rainforest. Seven luxury lodges with endless views from the expansive terraces and an infinity pool suspended above the canopy.
El Remanso Lodge
Osa Peninsula
Hidden in the rainforest above a secluded and wild beach, El Remanso Lodge is situated on the Osa Peninsula Costa Rica, close to Puerto Jimenez. With its 185 acres of private reserve it is part of the Osa Peninsula National Refuge.
Nayara Springs
Arenal, Costa Rica
Nayara Springs is the exclusive adults only part of the hugely popular Nayara Gardens, boasting 50 exclusive private spring villas, surrounded by creeks, tropical rainforest, natural hot springs and views of Arenal, the third most active volcano on earth.
Nayara Gardens
Arenal, Costa Rica
A stylish hotel surrounded by lush tropical forest with unbeatable views of one of the world's most picturesque volcanoes, Arenal. Nayara Gardens provides the perfect base from which to explore the central region of Costa Rica.
Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation Resort
Central Valley
Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation Resort is an arty boutique country inn located in the Central Valley of Costa Rica near San Jose, with stunning views of nearby volcanoes, cloud forests and coffee plantations. Each guest room is individual in style.
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12nights
Ultimate Costa Rica
Central Valley, Arenal, Osa Peninsula & Manuel Antonio
Experience the very best that Costa Rica has to offer with this luxury tour. With verdant coffee plantations, active volcanoes, wildlife-rich jungles and adrenaline-fuelled activities, your stay is guaranteed to be unforgettable. To top it off, you'll enjoy effortlessly chic accommodation and authentic cooking experiences.
SGD $21,700
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13nights
Epic Costa Rica
Central Valley, Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo, Pacuare, San Jose
Famed for its amazing wildlife, adrenaline-inducing activities and gorgeous beaches, Costa Rica makes for tropical tour holidays packed with unforgettable moments. See monkeys, sloths and turtles, learn to surf, kayak through the jungle, cycle along the palm-fringed coast, and sip cocktails while enjoying the most spectacular sunsets.
SGD $11,000
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11nights
Extraordinary Costa Rica
Central Valley, Osa Peninsula, Arenal, Guanacaste
A luxury tour of Costa Rica is an amalgamation of thrilling activities, incredible scenery, tropical temperatures, unusual wildlife and gorgeous beaches. Spot monkeys and sloths as they peer at you from the treetops. When you're ready to recharge, savour delectable cocktails and enjoy dramatic sunsets at some of the country’s most exclusive resorts.
SGD $11,300
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13nights
Limitless Costa Rica
Central Valley, Arenal, Southern Osa, Papagayo Peninsula
Sublime cloud forests, lively rivers, majestic volcanoes, lush jungles and wild beaches. That's just the start of this ultimate Costa Rica holiday tour. Experience unprecedented levels of luxury, personally curated activities, top-secret bolt-holes, unparalleled service and stunning properties that make for an unforgettable escape.
10nights
Wild Costa Rica
Central Valley, Tortuguero, Osa Peninsula & Manuel Antonio
Travel from coast to coast and explore Costa Rica’s rich natural highlights on this luxury tour. Stay at charming hotels in spectacular surroundings and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, like going off the beaten track to spot local wildlife. Finish off by unwinding at a boutique hillside retreat that shares a beach with iguanas and monkeys
SGD $11,600
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11nights
Active Costa Rica
San Jose, Turrialba District, Arenal and Santa Teresa
A fantastic introduction to Costa Rica that begins with an off-the-beaten-track adventure at the wonderful Pacuare Lodge. Hike, bike or kayak onwards to immerse yourself in the beauty of the province of Alajuela and stay near the iconic Arenal Volcano, then finish up with a few days of laid-back luxury in charming Santa Teresa.
SGD $9,700
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24nights
Land & Sea: Panama to Costa Rica
Panama, Costa Rica, Worldwide
Discover the natural beauty and warm hospitality of Panama and Costa Rica on this enthralling land and sea adventure. Dive deep into the famed biodiversity, exploring tropical rainforests, dreamy islands, pristine beaches and exotic marine, bird, and wildlife. Learn of Panama’s indigenous communities, colonial history, and sail through the iconic Panama Canal, while a host of adrenalin-fuelled activities including night safaris, white water rafting and canopy tours enrich the experience.
SGD $61,100
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9nights
Costa Rican Honeymoon
Arenal, Rio Perdido and Papagayo
Explore Costa Rica's lush rainforests, pristine beaches, majestic volcanoes, and serene waterfalls with this 10-day honeymoon itinerary. Perfect for nature lovers, it offers a harmonious mix of adventure and relaxation.
SGD $13,600
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17nights
Ultimate Panama & Costa Rica
Panama City, Boquete, Isla Palenque, Cativo Bay, Arenal
Immerse yourself in the landscapes, wildlife, culture, and adventure activities of both Panama & Costa Rica on this fully guided and comprehensive 17-night tour. Combining sightseeing opportunities with rainforest, cloud forest and volcanic hikes, spectacular views across the treetop canopy travelling along misty hanging bridges, thrilling ziplines, and leisurely aerial trams, unique bird and wildlife safaris, and luxurious desert island living, this tour offers a lifetime of lasting memories.
SGD $25,800
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7nights
Pura Vida Family Adventure
Arenal and Manuel Antonio
Embark on a luxurious family adventure through Costa Rica, starting in Arenal with personalized tours, world-class hot springs at Tabacon Resort, and wildlife encounters. Enjoy a scenic river float and a Tico-style picnic. Continue to Manuel Antonio to explore its beaches and rainforests with a guided park tour, surf lessons, and indulgent stays at Los Altos Resort. This journey blends exclusive experiences, nature, and luxury for unforgettable memories.
I have experienced iconic travel adventures, such as going on safari in Botswana, marvelling at the aurora borealis in Iceland, celebrating the Carnevale in Venice, walking the Camino de Santiago route from Portugal to Spain, trekking the Inca trail to reach Machu Picchu and marvelling at the stars from Salar de Uyuni while camping out of an Airstream. As of late, most of my holidays have involved the outdoors and nature and I have an ongoing love affair with Patagonia.
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When is the best time to go on honeymoon to Costa Rica?
Many people opt to visit Costa Rica during the dry season which runs between December and April. Choosing to embark on your honeymoon in Costa Rica during this period means you should encounter the best weather conditions, giving you a better opportunity to enjoy this richly diverse region in all its glory. However, this is also its busiest season and requires booking well in advance, from 6 months to a year.
If you are keen to explore Costa Rica when it's generally quieter, you could look to book during the 'green season'. Although you may experience inclement weather due to the country's tropical climate, you'll be able to visit more intimate and secluded locations when they are less crowded.
How long does a Costa Rica honeymoon with Scott Dunn last?
Our luxury honeymoons in Costa Rica typically last between 11 and 13 nights. Our travel experts have carefully curated tours to tick all the boxes but, as with any of our holidays, you can amend the duration of your trip to suit your wants and needs.
If you would like to lengthen or shorten your honeymoon, our team will accommodate you. Get in touch with one of our travel experts and they’ll build a bespoke tailor-made honeymoon for you.
What sort of accommodation can I stay in on a luxury honeymoon in Costa Rica
From boutique retreats set at the foot of awe-inspiring volcanos to lakeside lodges surrounded by lush green forests, you'll find a wealth of exquisite hotels and resorts in Costa Rica.
Nestled in the heart of one of the country's premier coffee regions, the Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation Resort provides stunning views of surrounding volcanoes, cloud forests, and rolling countryside.
If you're looking to immerse yourself in the depths of Costa Rica's vast rainforests, the Pacuare and El Remanso lodges will allow you to get up close and personal to the vast array of incredible wildlife native to this country.
As Costa Rica boasts some of the most beautiful beaches on the planet, you won't be short of finding luxurious beachfront properties. The beachside boutique Nantipa and the colonial-style Aguas Claras are perfectly suited for couples looking to unwind as they bask in newlywed bliss.
Want some more inspiration before booking the holiday of a lifetime in Costa Rica? Take a look at some of our expertly crafted Costa Rica travel guides.